Altima said:You would do well buying the 2014 pandas. Much better bet than horses I feel.![]()
barsenault said:Altima said:You would do well buying the 2014 pandas. Much better bet than horses I feel.![]()
I'll wait for the 2015's. I like these better than the 2014's. I believe these are coming out on the 23rd? May have to get a few kilos.![]()
trozau said:Not happy with the metal type (Au or Ag), weight (31.104 grams or 1 troy ounce) and purity (.999) NOT indicated on the coin. My 1 troy ounce China panda gold collection-in-progress may have just completed with the 2014 issue.
I predict a resistance from Panda collectors and subsequent return of the metal, weight and purity coming back in the 2016 issue.
Altima said:barsenault said:Altima said:You would do well buying the 2014 pandas. Much better bet than horses I feel.![]()
I'll wait for the 2015's. I like these better than the 2014's. I believe these are coming out on the 23rd? May have to get a few kilos.![]()
What I meant is to get the 2014 pandas while they are still available, as it will be the last design with the weight stamped on it.
To be honest, I feel the new 2015 design looks weird without the weight, and the design leaves much to be desired.
Similar to 2002 where they pre-announced NOT to change annual designs and just use the 2001 design. Issue limits are a lot higher now than they were 2002, though.barsenault said:trozau said:Not happy with the metal type (Au or Ag), weight (31.104 grams or 1 troy ounce) and purity (.999) NOT indicated on the coin. My 1 troy ounce China panda gold collection-in-progress may have just completed with the 2014 issue.
I predict a resistance from Panda collectors and subsequent return of the metal, weight and purity coming back in the 2016 issue.
If so, it will make the 2015 issue more valuable. A one off year.sounds good to me. Load the boat. LOL. But I agree, I don't like how it doesn't have weight. Not good.
trozau said:Similar to 2002 where they pre-announced NOT to change annual designs and just use the 2001 design. Issue limits are a lot higher now than they were 2002, though.barsenault said:trozau said:Not happy with the metal type (Au or Ag), weight (31.104 grams or 1 troy ounce) and purity (.999) NOT indicated on the coin. My 1 troy ounce China panda gold collection-in-progress may have just completed with the 2014 issue.
I predict a resistance from Panda collectors and subsequent return of the metal, weight and purity coming back in the 2016 issue.
If so, it will make the 2015 issue more valuable. A one off year.sounds good to me. Load the boat. LOL. But I agree, I don't like how it doesn't have weight. Not good.
The 'bamboo curtain' background started in 2009 and has remained in all issues since then. According to the China Mint design engravers, they photograph the pandas in the wild and use specific photos to engrave their designs from.dccpa said:The design looks like a staged photograph to me. Why is the Panda extending the left foreleg across his body? Why is there a bamboo fence in the background?
IMHO, not having the weight is a detriment to sales. Removing the weight makes it all the easier to counterfeit Pandas.
The design reminds of animals that are trained to be photographed. Maybe the fact that the design is so unnatural will make it popular.
trozau said:The 'bamboo curtain' background started in 2009 and has remained in all issues since then. According to the China Mint design engravers, they photograph the pandas in the wild and use specific photos to engrave their designs from.dccpa said:The design looks like a staged photograph to me. Why is the Panda extending the left foreleg across his body? Why is there a bamboo fence in the background?
IMHO, not having the weight is a detriment to sales. Removing the weight makes it all the easier to counterfeit Pandas.
The design reminds of animals that are trained to be photographed. Maybe the fact that the design is so unnatural will make it popular.
andrewlee10 said:1 oz 2014 silver panda price dropping in china market since the announcement if 2015 panda design.
I am awaiting the market reaction to the 5 oz and kg for the 2014